Allan Ahlberg
Kirsty Young's castaway is writer Allan Ahlberg.
Kirsty Young's castaway in Desert Island Discs this week is one of our best-loved children's authors, Allan Ahlberg. He started writing stories for children at his wife Janet's suggestion - she wanted someone to write the words so that she could provide the illustrations. They went on to produce more than three dozen picture books together including The Jolly Postman, Each Peach Pear Plum and Peepo! and their books sold in their millions.
In this moving programme, Allan describes the impact of Janet's diagnosis, how she faced up to the knowledge that she was dying and how, after her death, he worked through his grief by compiling another book - a very personal collection about her life and work.
[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]
Favourite track: Closing Time by Leonard Cohen
Book: Selected Stories by Alice Munro
Luxury: A wall to kick a football against.
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Leonard Cohen
Closing Time
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Goodbye (from the White Horse Inn)
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- Jasmine.
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Book Choice
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Selected Stories - Alice Munro
Luxury Choice
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A wall to kick a football against
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Kirsty Young |
| Interviewed Guest | Allan Ahlberg |
Broadcasts
- Fri 14 Nov 2008 09:00成人论坛 Radio 4 FM
- Christmas Day 2008 07:00成人论坛 Radio 4
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